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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.92, 10,932.18 and 5,732.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.92, 10,932.18 and 5,732.97 is: 8,597.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.92 : 10,932.18 = 5,732.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.92/10,932.18 = 5,732.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.92x = 10,932.18 × 5,732.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.92x = 62,673,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,673,797.48/7,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,597.32

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